Bergues – Belfry of Bergues loop from Cappelle-la-Grande

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Bergues – Belfry of Bergues loop from Cappelle-la-Grande

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Bergues – Belfry of Bergues loop from Cappelle-la-Grande

06:28

25.5km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.28 km

Ramparts surrounding Bergues

Highlight • Historical Site

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9.05 km

Saint-Winoc Abbey

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In fact, it was first a monastery founded in the 7th century by Saint Winoc on lands donated near the woods of Wormhout by Hérémard1. The first settlement having been …

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9.12 km

Towers of the Former Saint-Winoc Abbey

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Of the former Saint-Winoc abbey, only the Square and Pointed Towers have survived. The Abbey was built on the top of the "Groenberg" (or green mountain), 22 meters above sea level. The site is now a public garden.

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16.6 km

Estaminet Le Bruegel

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Le Bruegel is a Flemish tavern located in Bergues. A friendly and warm place offering homemade regional cuisine, wood-fired grills in a place full of history ... welcome!

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16.8 km

Bergues

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Bergues is a small French town near Dunkirk.
Berques became known through the feature film "Welcome to the Schtis" by Danny Boon.
Particularly noteworthy are the fortifications, the city gates, …

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17.0 km

Belfry of Bergues

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Welcome to the Chti's. The filming locations can be explored within 30 minutes. The Belfry towers imposingly in the center of the town.

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17.3 km

Porte de Cassel (Bergues)

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The southern city gate - richly decorated and integrated into the encircling city wall.
When passing you can already see the Belfry in the background.

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18.3 km

The fortifications of Bergues

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for photo lovers

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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

3.88 km

2.96 km

2.57 km

1.49 km

655 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.43 km

4.66 km

1.85 km

1.78 km

293 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

8°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

December 15, 2023,Wandeling Coudekerque-Branche - Bergues (rondje)

Beautiful winter walk with a paved section on the outward route to Bergues (especially after rainfall) and the return route mainly through the forest (Bois des Forts). Excellent lunch at Le Bruegel restaurant. Note: wear suitable footwear, as it can be quite muddy in some places.

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